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21 Nov 22 - 07:08 AM (#4158224) Subject: Thomas Hardy - Dance at the Phoenix From: GUEST,Bernie In Thomas Hardy's poem, "Dance at the Phoenix", he lists a dozen dance tunes: Lines 57-62 That night the throbbing “Soldier’s Joy,” The measured tread and sway Of “Fancy-Lad” and “Maiden Coy,” Reached Jenny as she lay Beside her spouse; till springtide blood Seemed scouring through her like a flood That whisked the years away. Lines 99-112 The favorite Quick-step “Speed the Plough”— (Cross hands, cast off, and wheel)— “The Triumph,” “Sylph,” “The Row-dow dow,” Famed “Major Malley’s Reel,” “The Duke of York’s,” “The Fairy Dance,” “The Bridge of Lodi” (brought from France), She beat out, toe and heel. The “Fall of Paris” clanged its close, And Peter’s chime told four, When Jenny, bosom-beating, rose To seek her silent door. They tiptoed in escorting her, Lest stroke of heel or chink of spur Should break her goodman’s snore. The full poem is here: Thomas Hardy - Dance at the Phoenix I've managed to find all the tunes except for "Fancy Lad" and "Maiden Coy". Can anyone help in locating these tunes? Many thanks Harry |
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21 Nov 22 - 07:40 AM (#4158229) Subject: RE: Thomas Hardy - Dance at the Phoenix From: Harry Rivers The OP was me, Harry Rivers. I have no idea who 'Bernie' is or from whence (s)he came. I've signed in! Harry |
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21 Nov 22 - 08:33 PM (#4158322) Subject: RE: Thomas Hardy - Dance at the Phoenix From: meself Okay, Bernie ... ! |
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25 Nov 22 - 09:13 AM (#4158703) Subject: RE: tunes in Thomas Hardy poem - Dance at the Phoenix From: Mo the caller Dangerous activity, this dancing. Especially when you're an ancient 59 year old. |